Train journey Glacier and Bernina Express Zermatt – St. Moritz

From Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn, the Glacier Express takes you over the Oberalp Pass and through the Rhine Gorge to beautiful St. Moritz in the Engadine Valley. Another spectacular panoramic train awaits you there the next day – the Bernina Express. This takes you over the Bernina Pass and the impressive circular viaduct to Tirano in Italy.

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Highlights

  • Picturesque journeys on the Glacier Express and Bernina Express
  • A touch of elegance in the mountains of St. Moritz in the Engadine Valley
  • Tirano – the Italian town near the Swiss border
  • Journey through the impressive Rhine Gorge and over the Landwasser Viaduct near Filisur
  • Zermatt – home of the iconic Matterhorn

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Travel itinerary

Overview

  • Day 1 Arrival and stay in Zermatt
  • Day 2 Ride on the Glacier Express
  • Day 3 Ride on the Bernina Express
  • Day 4 Return journey from St. Moritz

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Day 1

Arrival and stay in Zermatt

Daily Itinerary

You travel by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to Zermatt. Enjoy the journey through the impressive landscape.

Overnight stay in Zermatt
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Day 2

Ride on the Glacier Express

Daily Itinerary

You travel on the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz. Enjoy the impressive view of the Swiss Alps during the journey.

Trip time: approx. 8h

Overnight stay in St. Moritz
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Day 3

Ride on the Bernina Express

Daily Itinerary

You travel on the Bernina Express from St. Moritz to Tirano (IT). On the return journey, you use the regional trains to return to St. Moritz.

Trip time: approx. 4h

Overnight stay in St. Moritz
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Day 4

Return journey from St. Moritz

Daily Itinerary

On the last day of your trip, public transport will take you to your destination in Switzerland. Or extend your stay at a location of your choice.

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When is the best time to travel?

Travel period
December to October
Recommended travel period
May, June, October
High season
July to September

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What our Switzerland expert says

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Impressive gorge

I was particularly impressed by the ride through the Rhine Gorge. A unique highlight on the route.

Jill

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